OwnersDirect.co.uk is part of the HomeAway family, the world leader in holiday home rentals with over 1 million listings. We offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We're committed to helping families and friends find a perfect holiday home rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.

Charming Old House For 2 w/ Modern Interiors, Different Level Rooms MTA Licensed

Charming Old House For 2 w/ Modern Interiors, Different Level Rooms MTA Licensed

Situated near Victory Square with views of it from all rooms having its main door in a narrow old street. Main door leads onto a staircase leading to the first floor and above, having 4 floors in all. These include a kitchen/dining at first floor with an adjacent old room known as a 'birth room', which is one of the features of the house. This is now used as a lounge area, which can also sleep another 2 persons or children. Kitchen enjoys a lovely balcony as well as the living room, which is situated at second floor with an adjacent shower. The main bedroom is reached through a spiral staircase at third floor, air-conditioned & has an en-suite & closet. Property enjoys a small utility room at roof level adjacent to a lovely sun terrace with splendid views of Victory Square, the Three Cities, Grand Harbour & Valletta. Non-smoking house (smoking allowed only in balconies & sun terrace). No pets. Close to museums, churches, bars, restaurants, waterfront & the local market every Tuesday.
It is only seconds from Valletta by means of the ferry.

Overview

House in Vittoriosa, Malta, Malta-Gozo - In The Centre, Very Close To The Vittoriosa Waterfront & A Rocky Beach

Situated near Victory Square with views of it from all rooms having its main door in a narrow old street. Main door leads onto a staircase leading to the first floor and above, having 4 floors in all. These include a kitchen/dining at first floor with an adjacent old room known as a 'birth room', which is one of the features of the house. This is now used as a lounge area, which can also sleep another 2 persons or children. Kitchen enjoys a lovely balcony as well as the living room, which is situated at second floor with an adjacent shower. The main bedroom is reached through a spiral staircase at third floor, air-conditioned & has an en-suite & closet. Property enjoys a small utility room at roof level adjacent to a lovely sun terrace with splendid views of Victory Square, the Three Cities, Grand Harbour & Valletta. Non-smoking house (smoking allowed only in balconies & sun terrace). No pets. Close to museums, churches, bars, restaurants, waterfront & the local market every Tuesday.

About Sardinella52

My husband and I are both very excited in welcoming you in our property. We have renovated this old townhouse to the best of our capabilities and we are sure that you will enjoy your stay with us. I am an Architect and have dedicated a lot of time and effort into this restoration venture. Ramon my husband works in insurance and has physically worked hard in the house.

We love travelling and meeting new people.

We will be pleased to always help you and recommend any places of interest, restaurants, etc.. and can offer our help in booking rental cars, transfers or tours.

Sardinella52 purchased this house in 2007

Why Sardinella52 chose Malta

As it is in the centre of this lovely historical city, with breath taking views and seconds from the waterfront and Valletta.

What makes this house unique

Close to all amenities, places of interest and several bars and restaurants.

Guestbook comments from the owner

We spent three glorious weeks in this very interesting old property, in fact we enjoyed it so much we booked to return next year before we left. It is ideally situated, close to the friendly shops, Birgu square, and overlooking the Marina and Senglea from the roof terrace. The interior of the house is nicely furnished, and every need was catered for. The 3 Cities we found most interesting, packed with history if so desired. We found it fascinating. There are several good restaurants, a few small bars, regular public transport to other nice areas, and good walking, Valletta is only a 10 minute ferry ride away which in our opinion makes this holiday ideal, quiet and peaceful on one hand, or a hop across to the busy Capital.

Notes on accommodation: Cot available on request. Although children are welcome parents have to keep in mind that every room is located on a different level with old staircases and spiral staircases and hence could be dangerous if toddlers or young kids are present. No safety gates or features are installed so bringing children is at your own risk. We're afraid that the house is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for the elderly if they have problems getting up and down stairs. Washing machine is available at an extra cost as well as the A/C in the bedroom. No pets allowed and no smoking in the house is allowed. Wi-fi available throughout. Outside: Sun terrace on roof has splendid views of the harbour, the 3 Cities and Valletta with full views of the Square especially during feasts and many other cultural celebrations and on-going activities. Terrace is equipped with a teak dining table and 4 chairs, a BBQ and a retractable canopy. Utility Room: This includes a basin and washing machine with hanging lines to dry clothes. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Towels & linen are available & included in price. Cleaning & change of linen takes place after 7 nights if min. stay of 14 nights. This can be changed according to the duration of the stay. Cleaning can be made more often on request at an extra charge. Other: Lounge is an old feature room known as the birth room as it was originally connected to the ground floor & reached by a ladder. The room is only 6 courses high which makes it a cosy space to unwind or read a book. There is also a double bed in the room

Reviews

Wonderful!4.9/5 -

(37 traveller reviews)

89% Complete

33

10% Complete

4

0% Complete

0

0% Complete

0

0% Complete

0

Charming Old House For 2 w/ Modern Interiors, Different Level Rooms MTA Licensed

Everything we'd hoped for and more

Absolutely agree with all the good things previous reviewers have said. Simple, stylish, stone-built house, beautifully modernised right in the historic, buzzy heart of Vittoriosa. Little shops, bars, restaurants to choose from in the square (one even printed our Ryanair return boarding passes for us). The ferry across the Grand Harbour to Valetta is the most idyllic way to begin and end a day's exploring. We were glad we hadn't hired a car - buses were reliable and went everywhere we wanted to go. A lovely welcome from Karys and Ramon. The house is tall and thin, so you have to be able to do stairs! In the whole of Malta, Vittoriosa (Il Birgu) is the place to be, and Sardinella is the place to stay.

All we could have hoped for!

Ramon and Karys' chrarming home lived up to their description and we loved it! It was exceptionally clean and well maintained. Ramon was at the airport to meet us and gave us an initial tour of the neighbourhood. He and Karys are extremely charming and seem to enjoy welcoming guests. We loved the neighbourhood -- the shop down stairs had everything we needed and we enjoyed exploring the restaurants on the square -- especially the garden terrace at Bebirgu.

Ramon was generous to help us out when we had a medical problem and made us feel like we had family far away from home.

We recommend their home for couples who are looking for a place with some history.

We loved using the public ferries and buses.

One place we particularly enjoyed ( not an official tourist attraction) is the French Auberge that is now a town office of some sort in Birgu.

Authentic, cultural, peaceful,

The house was exactly as advertised. It is a 2 minute walk to the main square with shops and restaurants, 2 minutes to the maritime museum, forts, etc., and a 2 minute walk to the waterfront to catch a boat to Valletta or to stroll alongside the marina. Very convenient. You really don't need a car. But we did have a car and it was an easy day trip to M'dina and other arts of the island. Of the 3 cities Birgu is the best if you want to experience a real village where locals live and work. It is also the most quaint in my opinion. The owners have taken a lot of care in ensuring guests a clean, comfortable stay. They really went above and beyond for us, giving us great information, directions, a parking pass, a starter pack with wine, break, coffee, etc. Their hospitality was genuine and very much appreciated. I would highly recommend this place. Oh, and the roof top terrace has outstanding views!

Lovely Malta, Lovely people

From the start of selecting are holiday to the end of it everything was smooth and nothing was too much trouble.

The house is quirky and impressive, Ideally situated just off the main square, Transport roots either on water or public transport is very reliable and easy to use. There are lots of places to eat and drink only minutes from the house

Real Maltese Home

We had 10 wonderful days here, perfect house, perfect location and perfect hosts. Ramon picked us up at airport and gave us a tour and some valuable pointers. Was everything it said on website and more.Views from the roof were spectacular, got some great photos.So much culture right on the doorstep,museums and the famous Fort St Angelo, lovely eating places, bus stop and ferry to Valletta within minutes from house and Tommy's shop right underneath house with great Maltese wines! The local people are very friendly and helpful. We would and have been recommending this fantastic home and Ramon and Karys are very thoughtful hosts. We really felt comfortable and at home, we will be back for another visit in the near future

Vittoriosa is one of the Three Cities with various places of interest and historical places to visit including the Inquisitor's Palace, the Malta Maritime Museum, Couvre de Port, Auberge de France and several churches.

Plenty of activities are held during the year including the famous Feast of the Patron St. Lawrence held every year on the 10th August with the spectacular Notte di San Lorenzo on the eve of the Feast (fireworks from sea). The feast of St. Domenic is also held around the same period. The Birgu Fest is also very famous and held every October where one of the nights is Birgu by Candlelight, which is a magical night not to be missed.

Plenty of other activities during the year include concerts, shows, exhibitions, folk and cultural activities in the Square and along the waterfront. Processions and exhibitions are held during the Christmas, Lent and Easter period.

Both local banks and main Police Station may be found in Cospicua which is the neighbouring city. General stores, pharmacy, doctors' clinic, dentist, etc... may be found in the centre of the city. There is also a local taxi service centrally located.

Additional pricing information

Fees

No additional mandatory fees

Damage Deposit

£137.02

Booking Notes:
In order to guarantee your booking we would need a 25% deposit payable through PayPal. An invoice would be sent to you once confirmed. Full payment is to be paid on arrival in cash. If you are not familiar with PayPal contact us & we will accept a bank transfer or any other form. Our bank details will be given on request.

A security deposit of Euro150 in cash will be required on arrival. This will be refunded in full if no damages are found before departing.

Changeover Day:
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 11:00
In the case that we do not require the house you would be free to check out after this time. Check in depends on guests departing in the morning, if no guests depart at 11.00 then check in can be made in the morning.

Prices quoted are for 2 people. Extra person Euro20 per person per night.

Monthly rates available on request.

A/C in bedroom at an extra cost of Euro 10/night.
Washing machine at an extra cost of Euro 5/ week.